Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager to join our Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team. In this role, you will combine internal insights with threat intelligence to produce quality analysis. Our team guides Parsons toward opportunities and decisive action. The manager must leverage strong critical thinking skills and an investigative mindset to evaluate threat intelligence outcomes in terms of demonstrable value to the business. They will also work alongside the leadership team to manage daily workforce functions and ensure the necessary technical and administrative support is provided to all team members. This position is ideal for cyber threat intelligence generalists capable of addressing a wide range of issues related to cyber espionage, cybercrime, hacktivism, information operations, vulnerabilities, and enterprise cybersecurity.
 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manages and mentors the CTI team, develops goals and priorities, and provides input and recommendations to leadership regarding staffing requirements, resource allocation, technology planning, maturity initiatives, et cetera. 

• Performs strategic, tactical, and operational research and analysis

• Works with the CTI team and customers to determine intelligence requirements

• Identifies effective methods for fulfilling intelligence requirements

• Uses sound reasoning to investigate technical and non-technical data sources to uncover new leads, identify new connections, and reach clear analytic conclusions

• Leverages a deep understanding of adversary behaviors and MITRE ATT&CK framework to analyze collected intelligence, to build upon a larger knowledge base of tracked threat activity

• Informs the collection process by identifying what data is needed and provides procurement and integration recommendations

• Presents analytic conclusions, research, and insights through written finished intelligence products such as reports, emails, Confluence, slide decks, and briefings

• Anticipates areas for ad-hoc threat research and analysis, and responds to requests for reporting as needed

• Works with stakeholders to gain insight into business operations, information shortfalls, and decision-making processes

• Establishes relationships and builds partner capacity with external intelligence organizations  

• Suggests new methods, processes, and products that I2O could adopt to help us achieve our mission and improve our workflow

• Facilitating administrative needs such as documentation review, edit, publishing, reporting, threat briefings, gap analysis and budget reviews. 

• Special Projects – Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Eligible to acquire and sustain a government security clearance.

• A Bachelor's Degree in intelligence, computer security, computer science, or another closely related IT discipline. Candidates without a degree are encouraged to apply and will be assessed in relation to their work experience and technical certifications

• At least 10 years' experience in one, or more, of the following functions: cyber threat intelligence analysis, intelligence operations, threat hunting, intrusion analysis, cyber security investigations, incident response, malware analysis, vulnerability management, or data science
  
   

One or more of the following certifications:

• Security+

• Network+

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

• CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager  (CCTIM)

• Certified Threat Intelligence Professional (CTIP)

• (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP)

• AWS Solution Specialty - Security

• CompTIA Data+

 

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Expert knowledge of intelligence operations, analytical tradecraft, intelligence collection methodologies, cyber threat actors and their TTPs, CTI frameworks/tools, and SOC/CERT environments. Skilled in identifying key indicators across the cyber kill chain to assess adversary workflows.

• Proficient in intrusion analysis/investigation, strategic and tactical intelligence production, correlating and consuming intelligence from diverse sources, and working in fast-paced environments. Experienced with SIEM, security appliances (IDS, IPS, Firewalls, Proxies), network defense tools, and malware analysis concepts.

• Ability to write work instructions and procedures, create and deliver enterprise-wide briefs, apply analytical and problem-solving skills, produce actionable intelligence from large datasets, communicate security concerns to various stakeholders, and collaborate with external security teams, vendors, and law enforcement.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!